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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 1,021.33 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 1,021.33 and 194.02 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 1,021.33 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/1,021.33 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 1,021.33 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 198,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,158.45/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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