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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 1,016.67 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 1,016.67 and 190.79 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 1,016.67 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/1,016.67 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 1,016.67 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 193,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,973.53/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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