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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.14, 1,009.68 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.14, 1,009.68 and 186.18 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.14 : 1,009.68 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.14/1,009.68 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.14x = 1,009.68 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.14x = 187,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,982.22/673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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