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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 1,008.12 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 1,008.12 and 185.12 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 1,008.12 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/1,008.12 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 1,008.12 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 186,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,625.69/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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