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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 1,010.01 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 1,010.01 and 186.41 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 1,010.01 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/1,010.01 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 1,010.01 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 188,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,278.49/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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