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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,023.89 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,023.89 and 195.55 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,023.89 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,023.89 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,023.89 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 200,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,219.25/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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