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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.45, 1,008.54 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.45, 1,008.54 and 185.37 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.45 : 1,008.54 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.45/1,008.54 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.45x = 1,008.54 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.45x = 186,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,953.06/672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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