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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 1,031.96 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 1,031.96 and 194.48 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 1,031.96 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/1,031.96 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 1,031.96 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 200,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,690.91/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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