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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.91, 1,022.71 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.91, 1,022.71 and 194.84 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.91 : 1,022.71 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.91/1,022.71 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.91x = 1,022.71 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.91x = 199,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,264.82/681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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