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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,107.89 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,107.89 and 190.74 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,107.89 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,107.89 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,107.89 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 211,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,317.98/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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