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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,018.23 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,018.23 and 191.87 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,018.23 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,018.23 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,018.23 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 195,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,362.70/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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