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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,102.03 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,102.03 and 186.88 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,102.03 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,102.03 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,102.03 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 205,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947.37/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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