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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.08, 1,012.50 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.08, 1,012.50 and 188.08 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.08 : 1,012.50 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.08/1,012.50 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.08x = 1,012.50 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.08x = 190,431
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,431/675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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