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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 1,009.40 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 1,009.40 and 185.95 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 1,009.40 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/1,009.40 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 1,009.40 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 187,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,692.58/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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