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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,021.32 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,021.32 and 193.89 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,021.32 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,021.32 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,021.32 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 198,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,023.73/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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