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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 1,009.85 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 1,009.85 and 186.41 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 1,009.85 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/1,009.85 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 1,009.85 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 188,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,240.16/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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