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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 1,049.16 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 1,049.16 and 186.44 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 1,049.16 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/1,049.16 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 1,049.16 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 195,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,605.39/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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