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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.73, 1,009 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.73, 1,009 and 185.75 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.73 : 1,009 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.73/1,009 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.73x = 1,009 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.73x = 187,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,421.75/672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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