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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.65, 1,014.90 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.65, 1,014.90 and 189.72 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.65 : 1,014.90 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.65/1,014.90 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.65x = 1,014.90 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.65x = 192,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,546.83/676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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