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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 1,024.97 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 1,024.97 and 196.31 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 1,024.97 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/1,024.97 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 1,024.97 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 201,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,210.88/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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