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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.17, 1,102.76 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.17, 1,102.76 and 187.31 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.17 : 1,102.76 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.17/1,102.76 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.17x = 1,102.76 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.17x = 206,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,557.98/735.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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