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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,105.71 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,105.71 and 250.18 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,105.71 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,105.71 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,105.71 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 276,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,626.53/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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