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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.65 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.65 and 194.78 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.65 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.65 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.65 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 199,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,191.77/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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