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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.33, 1,095.49 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.33, 1,095.49 and 182.52 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.33 : 1,095.49 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.33/1,095.49 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.33x = 1,095.49 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.33x = 199,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,948.83/730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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