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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.51, 1,010.32 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.51, 1,010.32 and 186.60 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.51 : 1,010.32 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.51/1,010.32 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.51x = 1,010.32 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.51x = 188,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,524.78/673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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