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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 1,049.07 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 1,049.07 and 186.39 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 1,049.07 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/1,049.07 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 1,049.07 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 195,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,536.16/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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