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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.35, 1,009.90 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.35, 1,009.90 and 186.30 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.35 : 1,009.90 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.35/1,009.90 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.35x = 1,009.90 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.35x = 188,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,144.37/673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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