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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.17, 1,099.80 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.17, 1,099.80 and 185.37 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.17 : 1,099.80 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.17/1,099.80 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.17x = 1,099.80 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.17x = 203,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,865.80/733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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