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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,020.16 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,020.16 and 193.12 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,020.16 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,020.16 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,020.16 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 197,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,013.30/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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