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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.34, 1,101.50 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.34, 1,101.50 and 186.51 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.34 : 1,101.50 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.34/1,101.50 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.34x = 1,101.50 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.34x = 205,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,439.83/734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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