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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 1,020.57 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 1,020.57 and 193.47 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 1,020.57 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/1,020.57 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 1,020.57 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 197,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,449.68/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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