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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.27, 1,015.77 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.27, 1,015.77 and 190.22 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.27 : 1,015.77 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.27/1,015.77 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.27x = 1,015.77 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.27x = 193,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,219.77/677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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