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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,023.58 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,023.58 and 195.41 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,023.58 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,023.58 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,023.58 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 200,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,012.65/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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