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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.66, 1,016.29 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.66, 1,016.29 and 190.58 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.66 : 1,016.29 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.66/1,016.29 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.66x = 1,016.29 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.66x = 193,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,683.60/677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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