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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.87, 1,022.67 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.87, 1,022.67 and 188.27 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.87 : 1,022.67 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.87/1,022.67 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.87x = 1,022.67 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.87x = 192,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,532.97/681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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