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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,018.54 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,018.54 and 192.24 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,018.54 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,018.54 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,018.54 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 195,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,804.13/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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