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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,107.33 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,107.33 and 190.42 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,107.33 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,107.33 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,107.33 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 210,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,857.78/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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