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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.76, 1,010.57 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.76, 1,010.57 and 186.77 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.76 : 1,010.57 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.76/1,010.57 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.76x = 1,010.57 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.76x = 188,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,738.17/673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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