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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.10, 1,009.65 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.10, 1,009.65 and 186.11 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.10 : 1,009.65 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.10/1,009.65 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.10x = 1,009.65 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.10x = 187,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,905.96/673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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