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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,035.49 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,035.49 and 196.74 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,035.49 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,035.49 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,035.49 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 203,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,722.30/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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