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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.66, 1,010.40 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.66, 1,010.40 and 186.76 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.66 : 1,010.40 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.66/1,010.40 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.66x = 1,010.40 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.66x = 188,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,702.30/673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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