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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.17, 1,015.78 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.17, 1,015.78 and 190.21 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.17 : 1,015.78 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.17/1,015.78 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.17x = 1,015.78 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.17x = 193,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,206.43/677.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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