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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,103.09 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,103.09 and 187.57 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,103.09 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,103.09 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,103.09 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 206,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,910.93/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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