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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.03 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.03 and 195.07 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.03 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.03 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.03 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 199,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,562.46/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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