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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.55, 1,106.19 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.55, 1,106.19 and 210.49 is: 315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.55 : 1,106.19 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.55/1,106.19 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.55x = 1,106.19 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.55x = 232,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,838.12/737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.69

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