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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,103.50 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,103.50 and 187.80 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,103.50 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,103.50 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,103.50 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 207,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,237.30/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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