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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.73, 1,105.15 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.73, 1,105.15 and 188.91 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.73 : 1,105.15 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.73/1,105.15 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.73x = 1,105.15 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.73x = 208,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,771.60/736.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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