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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 1,023.25 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 1,023.25 and 195.23 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 1,023.25 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/1,023.25 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 1,023.25 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 199,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,769.10/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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