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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,107.41 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,107.41 and 190.41 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,107.41 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,107.41 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,107.41 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 210,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,861.94/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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