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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 1,018.35 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 1,018.35 and 192.03 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 1,018.35 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/1,018.35 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 1,018.35 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 195,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,553.75/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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