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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.35, 1,018.88 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.35, 1,018.88 and 192.27 is: 288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.35 : 1,018.88 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.35/1,018.88 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.35x = 1,018.88 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.35x = 195,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,894.00/679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.36

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