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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.85, 1,024.26 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.85, 1,024.26 and 195.90 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.85 : 1,024.26 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.85/1,024.26 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.85x = 1,024.26 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.85x = 200,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,652.53/682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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