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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.15, 1,021.42 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.15, 1,021.42 and 194.08 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.15 : 1,021.42 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.15/1,021.42 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.15x = 1,021.42 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.15x = 198,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,237.19/681.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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