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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.31, 1,039.98 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.31, 1,039.98 and 206.37 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.31 : 1,039.98 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.31/1,039.98 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.31x = 1,039.98 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.31x = 214,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,620.67/693.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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