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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 1,022.72 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 1,022.72 and 194.79 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 1,022.72 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/1,022.72 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 1,022.72 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 199,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,215.63/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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