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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.49, 1,107.74 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.49, 1,107.74 and 190.64 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.49 : 1,107.74 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.49/1,107.74 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.49x = 1,107.74 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.49x = 211,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.57/738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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