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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,105.23 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,105.23 and 189 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,105.23 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,105.23 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,105.23 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 208,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,888.47/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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