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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.71, 1,042.07 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.71, 1,042.07 and 181.71 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.71 : 1,042.07 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.71/1,042.07 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.71x = 1,042.07 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.71x = 189,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,348.42/694.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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