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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.12, 1,024.68 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.12, 1,024.68 and 196.12 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.12 : 1,024.68 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.12/1,024.68 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.12x = 1,024.68 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.12x = 200,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,960.24/683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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