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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.18, 1,018.74 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.18, 1,018.74 and 192.22 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.18 : 1,018.74 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.18/1,018.74 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.18x = 1,018.74 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.18x = 195,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,822.20/679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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