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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.25, 1,041.38 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.25, 1,041.38 and 181.25 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.25 : 1,041.38 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.25/1,041.38 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.25x = 1,041.38 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.25x = 188,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,750.13/694.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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