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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,108.89 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,108.89 and 191.46 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,108.89 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,108.89 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,108.89 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 212,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,308.08/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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