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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,014.15 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,014.15 and 189.18 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,014.15 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,014.15 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,014.15 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 191,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,856.90/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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