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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,107.14 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,107.14 and 251.13 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,107.14 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,107.14 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,107.14 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 278,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,036.07/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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