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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.01, 1,042.68 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.01, 1,042.68 and 208.11 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.01 : 1,042.68 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.01/1,042.68 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.01x = 1,042.68 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.01x = 216,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,992.13/695.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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