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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 1,008.23 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 1,008.23 and 185.19 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 1,008.23 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/1,008.23 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 1,008.23 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 186,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,714.11/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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