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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,007.92 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,007.92 and 185.12 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,007.92 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,007.92 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,007.92 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 186,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,586.15/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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