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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,015.46 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,015.46 and 190.05 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,015.46 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,015.46 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,015.46 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 192,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,984.66/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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