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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.43, 1,220.14 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.43, 1,220.14 and 197.13 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.43 : 1,220.14 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.43/1,220.14 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.43x = 1,220.14 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.43x = 240,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,525.71/813.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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