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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,193.69 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,193.69 and 210.81 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,193.69 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,193.69 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,193.69 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 251,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,640.73/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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