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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.37, 1,036.89 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.37, 1,036.89 and 197.76 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.37 : 1,036.89 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.37/1,036.89 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.37x = 1,036.89 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.37x = 205,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,055.33/691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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