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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.10, 1,009.67 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.10, 1,009.67 and 186.15 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.10 : 1,009.67 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.10/1,009.67 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.10x = 1,009.67 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.10x = 187,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,950.07/673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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