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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.23, 1,023.24 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.23, 1,023.24 and 195.16 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.23 : 1,023.24 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.23/1,023.24 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.23x = 1,023.24 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.23x = 199,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,695.52/682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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