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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,009.66 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,009.66 and 186.24 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,009.66 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,009.66 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,009.66 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 188,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,039.08/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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