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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.65, 1,022.49 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.65, 1,022.49 and 194.70 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.65 : 1,022.49 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.65/1,022.49 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.65x = 1,022.49 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.65x = 199,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,078.80/681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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