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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 1,021.91 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 1,021.91 and 194.34 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 1,021.91 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/1,021.91 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 1,021.91 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 198,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,597.99/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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