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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.42, 1,022.28 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.42, 1,022.28 and 194.46 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.42 : 1,022.28 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.42/1,022.28 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.42x = 1,022.28 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.42x = 198,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,792.57/681.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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