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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 1,009.19 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 1,009.19 and 185.93 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 1,009.19 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/1,009.19 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 1,009.19 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 187,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,632.72/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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