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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.88, 1,016.87 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.88, 1,016.87 and 190.97 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.88 : 1,016.87 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.88/1,016.87 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.88x = 1,016.87 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.88x = 194,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,191.66/677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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