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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,021.86 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,021.86 and 194.19 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,021.86 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,021.86 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,021.86 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 198,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,434.99/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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