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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.49, 1,008.69 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.49, 1,008.69 and 185.50 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.49 : 1,008.69 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.49/1,008.69 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.49x = 1,008.69 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.49x = 187,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,112.00/672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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