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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.34, 1,044.50 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.34, 1,044.50 and 183.34 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.34 : 1,044.50 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.34/1,044.50 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.34x = 1,044.50 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.34x = 191,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,492.49/696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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