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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.55 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.55 and 190.51 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.55 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.55 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.55 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 210,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,999.35/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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