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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.25, 1,017.38 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.25, 1,017.38 and 191.30 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.25 : 1,017.38 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.25/1,017.38 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.25x = 1,017.38 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.25x = 194,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,624.79/678.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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