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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.53, 1,010.35 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.53, 1,010.35 and 186.58 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.53 : 1,010.35 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.53/1,010.35 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.53x = 1,010.35 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.53x = 188,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,512.60/673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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