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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.43, 1,103.04 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.43, 1,103.04 and 187.61 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.43 : 1,103.04 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.43/1,103.04 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.43x = 1,103.04 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.43x = 206,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,944.56/735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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