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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,014.60 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,014.60 and 189.53 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,014.60 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,014.60 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,014.60 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 192,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,297.14/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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