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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.25, 1,036.91 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.25, 1,036.91 and 197.62 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.25 : 1,036.91 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.25/1,036.91 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.25x = 1,036.91 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.25x = 204,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,914.15/691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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