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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,010.78 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,010.78 and 186.90 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,010.78 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,010.78 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,010.78 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 188,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,913.85/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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