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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.97, 1,036.46 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.97, 1,036.46 and 197.39 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.97 : 1,036.46 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.97/1,036.46 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.97x = 1,036.46 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.97x = 204,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,586.84/690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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