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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,015.53 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,015.53 and 190.01 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,015.53 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,015.53 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,015.53 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 192,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,962.68/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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