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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 1,023.26 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 1,023.26 and 195.23 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 1,023.26 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/1,023.26 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 1,023.26 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 199,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,765.93/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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