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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 1,039.50 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 1,039.50 and 206.22 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 1,039.50 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/1,039.50 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 1,039.50 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 214,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,365.69/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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