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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.41, 1,106.13 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.41, 1,106.13 and 189.60 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.41 : 1,106.13 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.41/1,106.13 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.41x = 1,106.13 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.41x = 209,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,722.25/737.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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