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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.23, 1,030.93 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.23, 1,030.93 and 200.27 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.23 : 1,030.93 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.23/1,030.93 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.23x = 1,030.93 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.23x = 206,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,468.52/687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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