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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,108.06 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,108.06 and 190.89 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,108.06 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,108.06 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,108.06 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 211,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,517.10/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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