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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,098.09 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,098.09 and 184.25 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,098.09 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,098.09 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,098.09 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 202,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,323.08/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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