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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.57 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.57 and 194.73 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.57 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.57 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.57 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 199,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,120.98/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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