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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 1,008.08 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 1,008.08 and 185.14 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 1,008.08 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/1,008.08 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 1,008.08 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 186,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,636.96/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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