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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 1,015.66 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 1,015.66 and 190.04 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 1,015.66 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/1,015.66 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 1,015.66 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 193,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,016.03/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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