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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 1,047.40 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 1,047.40 and 185.25 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 1,047.40 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/1,047.40 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 1,047.40 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 194,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,030.85/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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