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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 1,016.85 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 1,016.85 and 190.91 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 1,016.85 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/1,016.85 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 1,016.85 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 194,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,126.83/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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