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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 1,018.67 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 1,018.67 and 192.11 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 1,018.67 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/1,018.67 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 1,018.67 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 195,690.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,690.64/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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