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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.87, 1,102.32 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.87, 1,102.32 and 187.07 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.87 : 1,102.32 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.87/1,102.32 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.87x = 1,102.32 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.87x = 206,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,205.49/734.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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