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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,011.21 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,011.21 and 187.18 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,011.21 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,011.21 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,011.21 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 189,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,275.06/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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