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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,098.11 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,098.11 and 184.26 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,098.11 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,098.11 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,098.11 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 202,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,342.33/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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