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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.74 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.74 and 208.17 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.74 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.74 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.74 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 217,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,067.19/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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