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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 1,008.09 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 1,008.09 and 185.07 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 1,008.09 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/1,008.09 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 1,008.09 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 186,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,567.22/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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