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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.25, 1,021.86 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.25, 1,021.86 and 194.30 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.25 : 1,021.86 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.25/1,021.86 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.25x = 1,021.86 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.25x = 198,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,547.40/681.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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