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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,010.90 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,010.90 and 187.08 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,010.90 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,010.90 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,010.90 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 189,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,118.24/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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