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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,106.48 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,106.48 and 189.83 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,106.48 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,106.48 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,106.48 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 210,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,046.34/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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