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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,021.78 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,021.78 and 194.14 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,021.78 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,021.78 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,021.78 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 198,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,369.89/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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