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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.37, 1,014.44 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.37, 1,014.44 and 189.32 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.37 : 1,014.44 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.37/1,014.44 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.37x = 1,014.44 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.37x = 192,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,047.76/676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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