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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,043 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,043 and 182.34 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,043 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,043 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,043 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 190,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,180.62/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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