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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.89, 1,108.33 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.89, 1,108.33 and 191.07 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.89 : 1,108.33 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.89/1,108.33 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.89x = 1,108.33 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.89x = 211,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,768.14/738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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