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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 1,023.10 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 1,023.10 and 195.04 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 1,023.10 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/1,023.10 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 1,023.10 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 199,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,544.45/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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