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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.29, 1,014.43 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.29, 1,014.43 and 189.33 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.29 : 1,014.43 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.29/1,014.43 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.29x = 1,014.43 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.29x = 192,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,062.03/676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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