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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.75, 1,105.19 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.75, 1,105.19 and 188.93 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.75 : 1,105.19 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.75/1,105.19 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.75x = 1,105.19 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.75x = 208,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,803.55/736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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