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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.49, 1,107.80 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.49, 1,107.80 and 190.67 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.49 : 1,107.80 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.49/1,107.80 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.49x = 1,107.80 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.49x = 211,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,224.23/738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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