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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.05, 1,021.57 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.05, 1,021.57 and 194.11 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.05 : 1,021.57 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.05/1,021.57 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.05x = 1,021.57 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.05x = 198,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,293.91/681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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