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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,020.02 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,020.02 and 193.10 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,020.02 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,020.02 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,020.02 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 196,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,959.80/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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