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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.09, 1,077.00 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.09, 1,077.00 and 197.96 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.09 : 1,077.00 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.09/1,077.00 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.09x = 1,077.00 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.09x = 213,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,201.93/718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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