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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.61, 1,016.33 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.61, 1,016.33 and 190.70 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.61 : 1,016.33 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.61/1,016.33 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.61x = 1,016.33 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.61x = 193,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,811.91/677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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