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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.64, 1,049.52 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.64, 1,049.52 and 186.64 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.64 : 1,049.52 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.64/1,049.52 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.64x = 1,049.52 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.64x = 195,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,882.41/699.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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