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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.94, 1,025.60 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.94, 1,025.60 and 196.90 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.94 : 1,025.60 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.94/1,025.60 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.94x = 1,025.60 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.94x = 201,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,937.09/683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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