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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.21, 1,108.73 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.21, 1,108.73 and 191.44 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.21 : 1,108.73 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.21/1,108.73 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.21x = 1,108.73 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.21x = 212,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,252.67/739.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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