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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 1,047.02 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 1,047.02 and 185 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 1,047.02 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/1,047.02 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 1,047.02 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 193,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,698.70/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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