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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 1,012.96 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 1,012.96 and 188.32 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 1,012.96 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/1,012.96 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 1,012.96 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 190,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,756.32/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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