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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 1,010.03 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 1,010.03 and 186.37 is: 279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 1,010.03 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/1,010.03 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 1,010.03 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 188,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,236.36/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.57

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