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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 1,042.64 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 1,042.64 and 208.14 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 1,042.64 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/1,042.64 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 1,042.64 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 217,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,010.92/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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