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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 1,030.38 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 1,030.38 and 199.97 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 1,030.38 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/1,030.38 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 1,030.38 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 206,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,045.09/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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