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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,055.10 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,055.10 and 183.40 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,055.10 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,055.10 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,055.10 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 193,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,505.34/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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