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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,015.62 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,015.62 and 190.10 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,015.62 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,015.62 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,015.62 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 193,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,069.36/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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