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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,015.68 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,015.68 and 190.20 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,015.68 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,015.68 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,015.68 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 193,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,182.34/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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