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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 1,041.06 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694, 1,041.06 and 181 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694 : 1,041.06 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694/1,041.06 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694x = 1,041.06 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694x = 188,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,431.86/694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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