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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.00, 1,007.94 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.00, 1,007.94 and 185.05 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.00 : 1,007.94 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.00/1,007.94 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.00x = 1,007.94 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.00x = 186,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,519.69/672.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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