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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,094.60 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,094.60 and 181.94 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,094.60 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,094.60 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,094.60 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 199,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,151.52/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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