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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 1,022.34 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 1,022.34 and 194.60 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 1,022.34 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/1,022.34 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 1,022.34 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 198,947.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,947.36/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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