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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,015.95 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,015.95 and 190.30 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,015.95 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,015.95 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,015.95 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 193,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,335.29/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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