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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.75, 1,034.51 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.75, 1,034.51 and 196.11 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.75 : 1,034.51 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.75/1,034.51 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.75x = 1,034.51 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.75x = 202,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,876.78/689.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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