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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.33, 1,055.01 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.33, 1,055.01 and 183.30 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.33 : 1,055.01 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.33/1,055.01 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.33x = 1,055.01 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.33x = 193,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.52/703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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