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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.00, 1,097.97 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.00, 1,097.97 and 184.19 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.00 : 1,097.97 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.00/1,097.97 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.00x = 1,097.97 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.00x = 202,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,228.91/732.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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