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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,010.10 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,010.10 and 186.52 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,010.10 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,010.10 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,010.10 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 188,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,403.85/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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