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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.13, 1,042.70 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.13, 1,042.70 and 208.18 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.13 : 1,042.70 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.13/1,042.70 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.13x = 1,042.70 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.13x = 217,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,064.07/695.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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