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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 1,023.08 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 1,023.08 and 195.19 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 1,023.08 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/1,023.08 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 1,023.08 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 199,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,691.45/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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