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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.27, 1,101.47 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.27, 1,101.47 and 186.44 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.27 : 1,101.47 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.27/1,101.47 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.27x = 1,101.47 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.27x = 205,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,351.63/734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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