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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,010.46 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,010.46 and 186.66 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,010.46 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,010.46 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,010.46 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 188,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,612.46/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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