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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.39, 1,015.88 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.39, 1,015.88 and 190.49 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.39 : 1,015.88 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.39/1,015.88 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.39x = 1,015.88 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.39x = 193,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,508.95/677.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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