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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.15, 1,014.32 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.15, 1,014.32 and 189.34 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.15 : 1,014.32 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.15/1,014.32 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.15x = 1,014.32 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.15x = 192,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,049.29/676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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