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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.94, 1,013.97 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.94, 1,013.97 and 189 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.94 : 1,013.97 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.94/1,013.97 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.94x = 1,013.97 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.94x = 191,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,640.33/675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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