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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.98, 1,021.62 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.98, 1,021.62 and 194.08 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.98 : 1,021.62 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.98/1,021.62 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.98x = 1,021.62 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.98x = 198,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,276.01/680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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