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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.37, 1,016.06 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.37, 1,016.06 and 190.43 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.37 : 1,016.06 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.37/1,016.06 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.37x = 1,016.06 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.37x = 193,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,482.27/677.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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