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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,107.84 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,107.84 and 190.74 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,107.84 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,107.84 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,107.84 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 211,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,309.40/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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