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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.61, 1,016.42 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.61, 1,016.42 and 190.66 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.61 : 1,016.42 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.61/1,016.42 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.61x = 1,016.42 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.61x = 193,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,789.68/677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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