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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,010.94 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,010.94 and 187 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,010.94 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,010.94 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,010.94 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 189,045.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,045.78/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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