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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 1,022.72 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 1,022.72 and 194.88 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 1,022.72 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/1,022.72 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 1,022.72 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 199,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,307.67/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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