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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,094.13 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,094.13 and 181.61 is: 272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,094.13 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,094.13 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,094.13 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 198,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,699.48/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.40

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