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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 1,014.48 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 1,014.48 and 189.31 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 1,014.48 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/1,014.48 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 1,014.48 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 192,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,051.21/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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