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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 1,042.56 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 1,042.56 and 208.18 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 1,042.56 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/1,042.56 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 1,042.56 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 217,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,040.14/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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