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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 1,023.28 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 1,023.28 and 195.24 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 1,023.28 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/1,023.28 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 1,023.28 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 199,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,785.19/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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