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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 1,023 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 1,023 and 194.98 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 1,023 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/1,023 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 1,023 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 199,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,464.54/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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