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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.48 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.48 and 185.36 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.48 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.48 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.48 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 186,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,931.85/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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