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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,103.18 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,103.18 and 187.63 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,103.18 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,103.18 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,103.18 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 206,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,985.97/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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