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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 1,021.35 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 1,021.35 and 194.04 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 1,021.35 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/1,021.35 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 1,021.35 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 198,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,182.75/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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