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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 195.01 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,022.94 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,022.94 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,022.94 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 199,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,483.04/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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