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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 1,042.36 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 1,042.36 and 208.02 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 1,042.36 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/1,042.36 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 1,042.36 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 216,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,831.21/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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