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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,033.72 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,033.72 and 202.16 is: 303.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,033.72 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,033.72 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,033.72 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 208,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,978.91/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.26

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