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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.87, 1,009.35 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.87, 1,009.35 and 185.91 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.87 : 1,009.35 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.87/1,009.35 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.87x = 1,009.35 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.87x = 187,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,648.26/672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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