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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 1,022.54 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 1,022.54 and 194.76 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 1,022.54 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/1,022.54 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 1,022.54 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 199,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,149.89/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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