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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 1,008.15 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 1,008.15 and 185.11 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 1,008.15 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/1,008.15 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 1,008.15 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 186,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,618.27/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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