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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.95, 1,010.93 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.95, 1,010.93 and 186.96 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.95 : 1,010.93 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.95/1,010.93 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.95x = 1,010.93 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.95x = 189,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,002.54/673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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