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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.12, 1,011.18 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.12, 1,011.18 and 187.11 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.12 : 1,011.18 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.12/1,011.18 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.12x = 1,011.18 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.12x = 189,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,201.89/674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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