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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.76, 1,013.46 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.76, 1,013.46 and 188.83 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.76 : 1,013.46 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.76/1,013.46 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.76x = 1,013.46 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.76x = 191,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,371.65/675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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