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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 1,023 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 1,023 and 194.97 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 1,023 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/1,023 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 1,023 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 199,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,454.31/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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