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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.06, 1,101.13 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.06, 1,101.13 and 186.25 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.06 : 1,101.13 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.06/1,101.13 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.06x = 1,101.13 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.06x = 205,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,079.96/734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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