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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,020.74 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,020.74 and 193.44 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,020.74 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,020.74 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,020.74 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 197,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,449.06/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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