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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,042.50 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,042.50 and 182 is: 273

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,042.50 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,042.50 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,042.50 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 189,735
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,735/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273

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