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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.99, 1,029.03 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.99, 1,029.03 and 199 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.99 : 1,029.03 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.99/1,029.03 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.99x = 1,029.03 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.99x = 204,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,776.97/685.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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