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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.73, 1,042.08 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.73, 1,042.08 and 181.73 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.73 : 1,042.08 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.73/1,042.08 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.73x = 1,042.08 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.73x = 189,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,371.99/694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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