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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.05, 1,017.12 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.05, 1,017.12 and 191.14 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.05 : 1,017.12 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.05/1,017.12 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.05x = 1,017.12 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.05x = 194,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412.87/678.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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