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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 1,021.95 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 1,021.95 and 194.46 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 1,021.95 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/1,021.95 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 1,021.95 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 198,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,723.29/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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