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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,010.22 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,010.22 and 186.65 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,010.22 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,010.22 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,010.22 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 188,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,557.56/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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