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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.17, 1,009.75 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.17, 1,009.75 and 186.22 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.17 : 1,009.75 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.17/1,009.75 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.17x = 1,009.75 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.17x = 188,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,035.65/673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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