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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.19, 1,015.78 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.19, 1,015.78 and 190.24 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.19 : 1,015.78 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.19/1,015.78 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.19x = 1,015.78 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.19x = 193,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,241.99/677.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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