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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 1,024.30 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 1,024.30 and 195.92 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 1,024.30 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/1,024.30 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 1,024.30 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 200,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,680.86/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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