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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 1,016.78 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 1,016.78 and 190.88 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 1,016.78 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/1,016.78 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 1,016.78 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 194,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,076.93/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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