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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,021.19 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,021.19 and 193.89 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,021.19 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,021.19 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,021.19 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 198,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,000.84/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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