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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 1,014.08 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 1,014.08 and 189.07 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 1,014.08 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/1,014.08 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 1,014.08 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 191,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,730.04/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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