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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 1,022.96 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 1,022.96 and 195.05 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 1,022.96 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/1,022.96 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 1,022.96 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 199,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,531.39/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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