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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.87, 1,099.26 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.87, 1,099.26 and 185.02 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.87 : 1,099.26 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.87/1,099.26 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.87x = 1,099.26 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.87x = 203,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,385.09/732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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