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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.02, 1,012.55 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.02, 1,012.55 and 188.06 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.02 : 1,012.55 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.02/1,012.55 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.02x = 1,012.55 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.02x = 190,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,414.15/675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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