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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.23, 1,101.31 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.23, 1,101.31 and 186.41 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.23 : 1,101.31 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.23/1,101.31 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.23x = 1,101.31 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.23x = 205,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,295.20/734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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