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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 1,021.23 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 1,021.23 and 193.86 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,021.23 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,021.23 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,021.23 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 197,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,975.65/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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