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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.73, 1,094.55 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.73, 1,094.55 and 181.91 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.73 : 1,094.55 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.73/1,094.55 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.73x = 1,094.55 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.73x = 199,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,111.64/729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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