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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.00, 1,024.49 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.00, 1,024.49 and 196.05 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.00 : 1,024.49 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.00/1,024.49 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.00x = 1,024.49 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.00x = 200,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,850.28/683.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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