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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,010.73 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,010.73 and 186.85 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,010.73 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,010.73 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,010.73 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 188,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,854.90/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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