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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,098.95 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,098.95 and 184.85 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,098.95 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,098.95 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,098.95 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 203,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,134.49/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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