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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 1,029.44 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 1,029.44 and 199.40 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 1,029.44 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/1,029.44 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 1,029.44 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 205,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,270.34/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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