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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,041.57 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,041.57 and 181.38 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,041.57 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,041.57 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,041.57 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 188,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,919.97/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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