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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,020.40 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,020.40 and 193.39 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,020.40 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,020.40 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,020.40 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 197,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,332.12/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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