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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,108.08 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,108.08 and 190.96 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,108.08 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,108.08 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,108.08 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 211,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,598.96/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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