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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.56, 1,100.35 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.56, 1,100.35 and 185.75 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.56 : 1,100.35 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.56/1,100.35 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.56x = 1,100.35 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.56x = 204,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,384.51/733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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