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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.99, 1,022.86 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.99, 1,022.86 and 195.08 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.99 : 1,022.86 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.99/1,022.86 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.99x = 1,022.86 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.99x = 199,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,534.41/681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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