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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 1,023.40 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 1,023.40 and 195.47 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 1,023.40 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/1,023.40 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 1,023.40 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 200,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,037.90/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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