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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,016.25 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,016.25 and 190.52 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,016.25 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,016.25 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,016.25 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 193,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,610.87/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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