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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.21, 1,105.79 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.21, 1,105.79 and 189.40 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.21 : 1,105.79 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.21/1,105.79 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.21x = 1,105.79 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.21x = 209,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,434.34/737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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