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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.67, 1,015.02 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.67, 1,015.02 and 189.72 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.67 : 1,015.02 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.67/1,015.02 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.67x = 1,015.02 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.67x = 192,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,569.59/676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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