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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 1,023.98 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 1,023.98 and 195.75 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 1,023.98 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/1,023.98 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 1,023.98 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 200,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,443.11/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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