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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,107.09 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,107.09 and 190.23 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,107.09 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,107.09 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,107.09 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 210,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,597.58/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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