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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 1,033.37 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 1,033.37 and 201.93 is: 302.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 1,033.37 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/1,033.37 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 1,033.37 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 208,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,667.39/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.91

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