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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.74, 1,025.37 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.74, 1,025.37 and 196.70 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.74 : 1,025.37 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.74/1,025.37 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.74x = 1,025.37 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.74x = 201,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,685.15/683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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