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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.46, 1,044.69 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.46, 1,044.69 and 183.46 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.46 : 1,044.69 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.46/1,044.69 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.46x = 1,044.69 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.46x = 191,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,658.83/696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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