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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,102.79 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,102.79 and 187.38 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,102.79 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,102.79 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,102.79 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 206,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,640.73/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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