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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.80, 1,103.69 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.80, 1,103.69 and 187.98 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.80 : 1,103.69 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.80/1,103.69 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.80x = 1,103.69 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.80x = 207,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,470.71/735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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