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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,105.16 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,105.16 and 188.94 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,105.16 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,105.16 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,105.16 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 208,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,807.99/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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