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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.85, 1,037.68 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.85, 1,037.68 and 198.22 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.85 : 1,037.68 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.85/1,037.68 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.85x = 1,037.68 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.85x = 205,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,688.93/691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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