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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 1,022.03 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 1,022.03 and 194.37 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 1,022.03 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/1,022.03 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 1,022.03 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 198,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,651.97/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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