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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 1,008.80 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 1,008.80 and 185.60 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 1,008.80 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/1,008.80 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 1,008.80 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 187,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,233.28/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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