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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.85, 1,009.26 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.85, 1,009.26 and 185.95 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.85 : 1,009.26 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.85/1,009.26 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.85x = 1,009.26 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.85x = 187,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,671.90/672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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