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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,096.66 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,096.66 and 183.27 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,096.66 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,096.66 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,096.66 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 200,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,984.88/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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