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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.03, 1,024.31 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.03, 1,024.31 and 196.09 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.03 : 1,024.31 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.03/1,024.31 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.03x = 1,024.31 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.03x = 200,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,854.88/683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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