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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 1,045.70 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 1,045.70 and 184.13 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 1,045.70 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/1,045.70 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 1,045.70 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 192,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,538.59/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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