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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 1,022.93 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 1,022.93 and 195.02 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 1,022.93 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/1,022.93 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 1,022.93 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 199,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,491.81/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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