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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.35, 1,024.79 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.35, 1,024.79 and 196.27 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.35 : 1,024.79 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.35/1,024.79 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.35x = 1,024.79 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.35x = 201,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,131.99/683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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