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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 1,036.85 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 1,036.85 and 204.20 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 1,036.85 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/1,036.85 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 1,036.85 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 211,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,718.56/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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