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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 1,021.57 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 1,021.57 and 194.20 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 1,021.57 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/1,021.57 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 1,021.57 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 198,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,388.89/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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