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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.36, 1,012.98 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.36, 1,012.98 and 188.44 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.36 : 1,012.98 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.36/1,012.98 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.36x = 1,012.98 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.36x = 190,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,885.95/675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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