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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,014 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,014 and 189.02 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,014 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,014 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,014 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 191,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,661.21/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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