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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 1,008.03 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 1,008.03 and 185.15 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 1,008.03 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/1,008.03 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 1,008.03 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 186,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,632.41/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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