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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.14, 1,038.22 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.14, 1,038.22 and 205.21 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.14 : 1,038.22 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.14/1,038.22 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.14x = 1,038.22 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.14x = 213,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,047.94/692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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