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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.81, 1,009.28 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.81, 1,009.28 and 185.87 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.81 : 1,009.28 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.81/1,009.28 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.81x = 1,009.28 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.81x = 187,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,590.24/672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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