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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 1,024.56 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 1,024.56 and 196.08 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 1,024.56 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/1,024.56 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 1,024.56 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 200,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,895.72/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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