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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.11, 1,014.17 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.11, 1,014.17 and 189.17 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.11 : 1,014.17 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.11/1,014.17 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.11x = 1,014.17 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.11x = 191,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,844.52/676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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