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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 1,008.97 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 1,008.97 and 185.66 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 1,008.97 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/1,008.97 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 1,008.97 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 187,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,325.37/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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