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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 1,021.68 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 1,021.68 and 194.16 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 1,021.68 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/1,021.68 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 1,021.68 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 198,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,373.22/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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