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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,108.40 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,108.40 and 191.10 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,108.40 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,108.40 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,108.40 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 211,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,814.28/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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