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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,013.97 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,013.97 and 189.16 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,013.97 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,013.97 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,013.97 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 191,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,797.50/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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