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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.45, 1,101.67 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.45, 1,101.67 and 186.66 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.45 : 1,101.67 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.45/1,101.67 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.45x = 1,101.67 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.45x = 205,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,637.26/734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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