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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,100.73 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,100.73 and 186 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,100.73 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,100.73 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,100.73 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 204,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,735.78/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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