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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,021.50 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,021.50 and 194.02 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,021.50 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,021.50 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,021.50 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 198,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,186.32/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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