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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,106.75 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,106.75 and 190.06 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,106.75 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,106.75 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,106.75 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 210,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,346.61/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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