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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,204.22 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,204.22 and 194.81 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,204.22 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,204.22 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,204.22 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 234,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,596.87/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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