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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686, 1,029.14 and 199.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686, 1,029.14 and 199.01 is: 298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686 : 1,029.14 = 199.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686/1,029.14 = 199.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686x = 1,029.14 × 199.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686x = 204,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,809.15/686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.56

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