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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,020.21 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,020.21 and 193.13 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,020.21 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,020.21 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,020.21 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 197,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,033.16/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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