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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,014.34 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,014.34 and 189.28 is: 283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,014.34 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,014.34 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,014.34 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 191,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,989.20/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.91

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