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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,096.59 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,096.59 and 183.25 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,096.59 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,096.59 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,096.59 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 200,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,950.12/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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