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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,023.21 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,023.21 and 195.24 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,023.21 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,023.21 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,023.21 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 199,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,771.52/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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