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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,014.80 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,014.80 and 189.74 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,014.80 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,014.80 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,014.80 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 192,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,542.13/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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