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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 1,018.95 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 1,018.95 and 192.30 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 1,018.95 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/1,018.95 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 1,018.95 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 195,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,944.09/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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