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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,096.28 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,096.28 and 183.05 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,096.28 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,096.28 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,096.28 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 200,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,674.05/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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