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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.94, 1,010.72 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.94, 1,010.72 and 186.88 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.94 : 1,010.72 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.94/1,010.72 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.94x = 1,010.72 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.94x = 188,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,883.35/673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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