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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 1,020.42 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 1,020.42 and 193.35 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 1,020.42 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/1,020.42 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 1,020.42 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 197,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,296.38/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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