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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.35, 1,106.03 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.35, 1,106.03 and 189.52 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.35 : 1,106.03 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.35/1,106.03 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.35x = 1,106.03 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.35x = 209,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608.80/737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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