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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.63, 1,010.37 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.63, 1,010.37 and 186.73 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.63 : 1,010.37 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.63/1,010.37 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.63x = 1,010.37 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.63x = 188,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,666.39/673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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