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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,010.23 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,010.23 and 186.53 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,010.23 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,010.23 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,010.23 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 188,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,440.71/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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