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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,020.21 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,020.21 and 193.26 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,020.21 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,020.21 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,020.21 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 197,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,165.78/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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