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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,095.14 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,095.14 and 182.28 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,095.14 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,095.14 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,095.14 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 199,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,625.66/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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