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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.87, 1,022.75 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.87, 1,022.75 and 194.86 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.87 : 1,022.75 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.87/1,022.75 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.87x = 1,022.75 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.87x = 199,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293.07/681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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