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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,108.42 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,108.42 and 191.16 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,108.42 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,108.42 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,108.42 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 211,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,885.09/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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