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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.78, 1,025.33 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.78, 1,025.33 and 196.70 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.78 : 1,025.33 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.78/1,025.33 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.78x = 1,025.33 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.78x = 201,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,676.30/683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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