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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 1,015.94 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 1,015.94 and 190.32 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 1,015.94 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/1,015.94 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 1,015.94 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 193,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,352.75/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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