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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.46, 1,016.08 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.46, 1,016.08 and 190.52 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.46 : 1,016.08 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.46/1,016.08 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.46x = 1,016.08 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.46x = 193,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,583.56/677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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