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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.10, 1,044.14 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.10, 1,044.14 and 183.10 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.10 : 1,044.14 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.10/1,044.14 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.10x = 1,044.14 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.10x = 191,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,179.88/696.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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