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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,105 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,105 and 249.86 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,105 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,105 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,105 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 276,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,095.30/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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