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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.81, 1,030.22 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.81, 1,030.22 and 199.87 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.81 : 1,030.22 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.81/1,030.22 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.81x = 1,030.22 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.81x = 205,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,907.25/686.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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