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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.14, 1,015.90 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.14, 1,015.90 and 190.19 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.14 : 1,015.90 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.14/1,015.90 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.14x = 1,015.90 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.14x = 193,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,216.09/677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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