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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.32, 1,102.98 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.32, 1,102.98 and 187.54 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.32 : 1,102.98 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.32/1,102.98 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.32x = 1,102.98 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.32x = 206,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,852.87/735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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