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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.09, 1,107.18 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.09, 1,107.18 and 190.28 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.09 : 1,107.18 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.09/1,107.18 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.09x = 1,107.18 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.09x = 210,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,676.98/738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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