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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.36, 1,034.08 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.36, 1,034.08 and 195.81 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.36 : 1,034.08 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.36/1,034.08 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.36x = 1,034.08 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.36x = 202,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483.20/689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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