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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 1,017.90 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 1,017.90 and 191.66 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 1,017.90 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/1,017.90 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 1,017.90 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 195,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,085.62/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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