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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.30, 1,033.99 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.30, 1,033.99 and 195.74 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.30 : 1,033.99 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.30/1,033.99 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.30x = 1,033.99 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.30x = 202,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,394.88/689.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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