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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,020.32 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,020.32 and 193.27 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,020.32 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,020.32 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,020.32 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 197,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,195.18/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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