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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.38, 1,101.52 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.38, 1,101.52 and 186.52 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.38 : 1,101.52 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.38/1,101.52 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.38x = 1,101.52 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.38x = 205,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,455.51/734.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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