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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 1,021.71 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 1,021.71 and 187.53 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 1,021.71 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/1,021.71 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 1,021.71 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 191,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,603.90/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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