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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 1,008.80 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 1,008.80 and 185.59 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 1,008.80 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/1,008.80 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 1,008.80 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 187,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,225.26/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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