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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 1,010.94 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 1,010.94 and 187.09 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 1,010.94 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/1,010.94 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 1,010.94 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 189,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,136.76/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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