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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.55, 1,101.74 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.55, 1,101.74 and 186.74 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.55 : 1,101.74 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.55/1,101.74 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.55x = 1,101.74 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.55x = 205,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,736.62/734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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