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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 1,010.62 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 1,010.62 and 186.84 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 1,010.62 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/1,010.62 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 1,010.62 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 188,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,824.24/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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