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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.37, 1,097.01 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.37, 1,097.01 and 183.52 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.37 : 1,097.01 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.37/1,097.01 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.37x = 1,097.01 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.37x = 201,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,317.79/731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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