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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 1,023.93 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 1,023.93 and 195.66 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 1,023.93 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/1,023.93 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 1,023.93 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 200,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,342.14/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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