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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.29, 1,015.94 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.29, 1,015.94 and 190.38 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.29 : 1,015.94 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.29/1,015.94 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.29x = 1,015.94 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.29x = 193,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,414.66/677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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