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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,090.52 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,090.52 and 179.20 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,090.52 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,090.52 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,090.52 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 195,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,421.18/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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