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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.19, 1,045.78 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.19, 1,045.78 and 184.19 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.19 : 1,045.78 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.19/1,045.78 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.19x = 1,045.78 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.19x = 192,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,622.22/697.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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