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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.65, 1,013.47 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.65, 1,013.47 and 188.69 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.65 : 1,013.47 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.65/1,013.47 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.65x = 1,013.47 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.65x = 191,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,233.72/675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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