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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 1,043.57 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 1,043.57 and 202.16 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 1,043.57 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/1,043.57 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 1,043.57 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 210,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,961.88/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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