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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,103.14 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,103.14 and 187.60 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,103.14 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,103.14 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,103.14 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 206,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,947.55/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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