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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.00, 1,007.88 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.00, 1,007.88 and 185.09 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.00 : 1,007.88 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.00/1,007.88 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.00x = 1,007.88 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.00x = 186,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,542.78/672.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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