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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 1,011.25 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 1,011.25 and 187.22 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 1,011.25 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/1,011.25 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 1,011.25 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 189,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,326.23/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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