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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 1,020.21 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 1,020.21 and 193.33 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 1,020.21 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/1,020.21 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 1,020.21 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 197,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,237.20/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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