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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.83, 1,016.78 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.83, 1,016.78 and 190.84 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.83 : 1,016.78 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.83/1,016.78 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.83x = 1,016.78 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.83x = 194,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042.30/677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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