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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,098.51 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,098.51 and 184.52 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,098.51 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,098.51 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,098.51 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 202,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,691.57/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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