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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,049.64 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,049.64 and 186.72 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,049.64 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,049.64 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,049.64 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 195,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,988.78/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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