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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.78, 1,097.66 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.78, 1,097.66 and 183.96 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.78 : 1,097.66 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.78/1,097.66 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.78x = 1,097.66 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.78x = 201,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,929.42/731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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