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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.15, 1,008.19 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.15, 1,008.19 and 185.19 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.15 : 1,008.19 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.15/1,008.19 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.15x = 1,008.19 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.15x = 186,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,706.71/672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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