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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.11, 1,023.07 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.11, 1,023.07 and 195.20 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.11 : 1,023.07 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.11/1,023.07 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.11x = 1,023.07 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.11x = 199,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,703.26/682.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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