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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.42, 1,049.04 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.42, 1,049.04 and 186.42 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.42 : 1,049.04 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.42/1,049.04 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.42x = 1,049.04 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.42x = 195,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,562.04/699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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