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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,022.04 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,022.04 and 194.48 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,022.04 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,022.04 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,022.04 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 198,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,766.34/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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