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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,024.69 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,024.69 and 196.14 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,024.69 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,024.69 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,024.69 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 200,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,982.70/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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