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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.95, 1,009.38 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.95, 1,009.38 and 185.99 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.95 : 1,009.38 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.95/1,009.38 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.95x = 1,009.38 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.95x = 187,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,729.54/672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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