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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,099.34 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,099.34 and 185.11 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,099.34 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,099.34 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,099.34 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 203,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,495.62/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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