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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.14, 1,029.02 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.14, 1,029.02 and 199.21 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.14 : 1,029.02 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.14/1,029.02 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.14x = 1,029.02 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.14x = 204,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,991.07/686.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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