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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,103.42 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,103.42 and 187.79 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,103.42 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,103.42 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,103.42 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 207,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,211.24/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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