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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 1,020.38 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 1,020.38 and 193.27 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 1,020.38 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/1,020.38 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 1,020.38 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 197,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,206.77/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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