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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.51, 1,107.67 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.51, 1,107.67 and 190.73 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.51 : 1,107.67 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.51/1,107.67 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.51x = 1,107.67 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.51x = 211,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262.32/738.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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