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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.59, 1,013.30 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.59, 1,013.30 and 188.60 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.59 : 1,013.30 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.59/1,013.30 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.59x = 1,013.30 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.59x = 191,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,108.38/675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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