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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.85, 1,036.18 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.85, 1,036.18 and 197.22 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.85 : 1,036.18 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.85/1,036.18 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.85x = 1,036.18 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.85x = 204,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,355.42/690.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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