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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,106.66 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,106.66 and 250.86 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,106.66 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,106.66 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,106.66 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 277,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,615.47/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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