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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.00, 1,042.55 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.00, 1,042.55 and 208.10 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.00 : 1,042.55 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.00/1,042.55 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.00x = 1,042.55 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.00x = 216,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,948.40/695.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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