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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,034.97 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,034.97 and 203.08 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,034.97 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,034.97 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,034.97 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 210,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,181.71/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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