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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,023.96 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,023.96 and 195.76 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,023.96 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,023.96 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,023.96 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 200,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,450.41/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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