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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,095.17 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,095.17 and 182.29 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,095.17 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,095.17 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,095.17 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 199,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,638.54/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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