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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.56 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.56 and 185.41 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.56 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.56 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.56 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 186,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,997.11/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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