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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.05, 1,009.57 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.05, 1,009.57 and 186.10 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.05 : 1,009.57 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.05/1,009.57 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.05x = 1,009.57 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.05x = 187,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,880.98/673.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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