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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,106.28 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,106.28 and 189.66 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,106.28 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,106.28 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,106.28 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 209,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,817.06/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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