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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,099.32 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,099.32 and 185.06 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,099.32 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,099.32 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,099.32 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 203,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,433.97/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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