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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 1,019.48 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 1,019.48 and 192.80 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 1,019.48 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/1,019.48 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 1,019.48 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 196,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,557.33/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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