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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,018.34 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,018.34 and 192.05 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,018.34 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,018.34 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,018.34 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 195,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,575.22/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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