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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 1,021.65 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 1,021.65 and 194.17 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 1,021.65 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/1,021.65 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 1,021.65 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 198,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,370.74/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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