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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 1,020.26 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 1,020.26 and 193.22 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 1,020.26 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/1,020.26 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 1,020.26 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 197,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,133.84/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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