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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.91, 1,097.85 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.91, 1,097.85 and 184.09 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.91 : 1,097.85 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.91/1,097.85 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.91x = 1,097.85 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.91x = 202,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,101.14/731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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