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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,014.36 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,014.36 and 189.26 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,014.36 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,014.36 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,014.36 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 191,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,973.41/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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