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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.54 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.54 and 189.44 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.54 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.54 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.54 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 192,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,194.46/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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