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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,022.96 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,022.96 and 188.42 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,022.96 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,022.96 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,022.96 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 192,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,740.07/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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