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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 1,023.02 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 1,023.02 and 194.96 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 1,023.02 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/1,023.02 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 1,023.02 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 199,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,447.98/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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