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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,009.16 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,009.16 and 185.83 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,009.16 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,009.16 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,009.16 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 187,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,532.20/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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