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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,015.26 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,015.26 and 189.90 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,015.26 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,015.26 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,015.26 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 192,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,797.87/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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