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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,095.26 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,095.26 and 182.37 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,095.26 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,095.26 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,095.26 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 199,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,746.79/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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