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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 1,042.51 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 1,042.51 and 208.11 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 1,042.51 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/1,042.51 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 1,042.51 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 216,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,955.72/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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