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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 1,015.34 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 1,015.34 and 189.96 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 1,015.34 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/1,015.34 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 1,015.34 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 192,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,873.04/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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