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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,107 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,107 and 190.16 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,107 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,107 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,107 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 210,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,507.12/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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