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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,105.83 and 250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,105.83 and 250.19 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,105.83 = 250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,105.83 = 250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,105.83 × 250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 276,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,662.08/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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