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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.12 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.12 and 189.10 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.12 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.12 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.12 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 191,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,765.02/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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