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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,013.76 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,013.76 and 188.88 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,013.76 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,013.76 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,013.76 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 191,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,478.99/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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