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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.74, 1,009.14 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.74, 1,009.14 and 185.78 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.74 : 1,009.14 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.74/1,009.14 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.74x = 1,009.14 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.74x = 187,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,478.03/672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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