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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.01, 1,015.57 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.01, 1,015.57 and 190.06 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.01 : 1,015.57 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.01/1,015.57 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.01x = 1,015.57 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.01x = 193,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,019.23/677.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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