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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,102.49 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,102.49 and 187.16 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,102.49 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,102.49 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,102.49 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 206,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,342.48/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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