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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 1,014.82 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 1,014.82 and 208.20 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 1,014.82 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/1,014.82 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 1,014.82 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 211,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,285.52/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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