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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 1,022.03 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 1,022.03 and 194.43 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 1,022.03 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/1,022.03 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 1,022.03 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 198,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,712.32/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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