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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.66, 1,107.98 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.66, 1,107.98 and 190.84 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.66 : 1,107.98 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.66/1,107.98 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.66x = 1,107.98 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.66x = 211,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,443.89/738.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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