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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,014.80 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,014.80 and 189.60 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,014.80 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,014.80 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,014.80 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 192,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,406.08/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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