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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.44, 1,013.21 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.44, 1,013.21 and 188.49 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.44 : 1,013.21 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.44/1,013.21 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.44x = 1,013.21 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.44x = 190,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,979.95/675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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