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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 1,022.63 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 1,022.63 and 194.72 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 1,022.63 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/1,022.63 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 1,022.63 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 199,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,120.43/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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