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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.29, 1,096.92 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.29, 1,096.92 and 183.47 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.29 : 1,096.92 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.29/1,096.92 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.29x = 1,096.92 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.29x = 201,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,251.91/731.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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