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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 1,036.81 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 1,036.81 and 204.21 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 1,036.81 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/1,036.81 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 1,036.81 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 211,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,721.28/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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