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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,090.10 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,090.10 and 178.93 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,090.10 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,090.10 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,090.10 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 195,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,051.69/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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