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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.57, 1,022.33 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.57, 1,022.33 and 194.62 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.57 : 1,022.33 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.57/1,022.33 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.57x = 1,022.33 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.57x = 198,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,966.85/681.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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