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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,022.31 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,022.31 and 194.54 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,022.31 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,022.31 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,022.31 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 198,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,875.08/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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