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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,009.73 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,009.73 and 186.19 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,009.73 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,009.73 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,009.73 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 187,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,998.17/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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