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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,105.59 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,105.59 and 189.24 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,105.59 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,105.59 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,105.59 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 209,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,221.14/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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