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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 1,021.53 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 1,021.53 and 194.01 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 1,021.53 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/1,021.53 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 1,021.53 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 198,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,187.04/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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