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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,009.11 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,009.11 and 185.94 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,009.11 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,009.11 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,009.11 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 187,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,633.91/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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