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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 1,021.52 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 1,021.52 and 193.96 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 1,021.52 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/1,021.52 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 1,021.52 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 198,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,134.02/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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