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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 1,030.87 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 1,030.87 and 200.18 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 1,030.87 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/1,030.87 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 1,030.87 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 206,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,353.40/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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