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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,022.15 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,022.15 and 194.57 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,022.15 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,022.15 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,022.15 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 198,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,878.75/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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