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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,021.64 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,021.64 and 194.16 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,021.64 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,021.64 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,021.64 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 198,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,361.62/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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