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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.34, 1,049.02 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.34, 1,049.02 and 186.34 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.34 : 1,049.02 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.34/1,049.02 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.34x = 1,049.02 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.34x = 195,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,474.39/699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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