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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.17, 1,020.22 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.17, 1,020.22 and 193.16 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.17 : 1,020.22 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.17/1,020.22 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.17x = 1,020.22 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.17x = 197,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,060.11/680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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