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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,023.47 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,023.47 and 195.31 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,023.47 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,023.47 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,023.47 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 199,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,892.95/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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