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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.99, 1,009.63 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.99, 1,009.63 and 186.08 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.99 : 1,009.63 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.99/1,009.63 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.99x = 1,009.63 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.99x = 187,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,871.95/672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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