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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.09, 1,012.62 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.09, 1,012.62 and 181.50 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.09 : 1,012.62 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.09/1,012.62 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.09x = 1,012.62 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.09x = 183,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,790.53/675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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