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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,021.46 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,021.46 and 194.00 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,021.46 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,021.46 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,021.46 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 198,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,164.00/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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