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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 1,045.74 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 1,045.74 and 184.14 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 1,045.74 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/1,045.74 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 1,045.74 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 192,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,562.56/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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