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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.34, 1,047.52 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.34, 1,047.52 and 185.34 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.34 : 1,047.52 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.34/1,047.52 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.34x = 1,047.52 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.34x = 194,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,150.47/698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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