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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,010.50 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,010.50 and 186.68 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,010.50 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,010.50 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,010.50 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 188,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,639.88/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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