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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.98, 1,023.05 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.98, 1,023.05 and 195.01 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.98 : 1,023.05 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.98/1,023.05 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.98x = 1,023.05 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.98x = 199,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,502.91/681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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