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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.30, 1,116.42 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.30, 1,116.42 and 189 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.30 : 1,116.42 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.30/1,116.42 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.30x = 1,116.42 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.30x = 211,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,003.38/744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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