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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.11, 1,039.80 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.11, 1,039.80 and 206.18 is: 309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.11 : 1,039.80 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.11/1,039.80 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.11x = 1,039.80 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.11x = 214,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,380.77/693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.30

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