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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,011.01 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,011.01 and 187.05 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,011.01 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,011.01 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,011.01 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 189,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,109.42/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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