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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,054.86 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,054.86 and 183.27 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,054.86 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,054.86 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,054.86 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 193,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,324.19/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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