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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,105.97 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,105.97 and 189.47 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,105.97 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,105.97 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,105.97 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 209,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,547.19/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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