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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,105.50 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,105.50 and 189.16 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,105.50 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,105.50 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,105.50 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 209,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112.73/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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