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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 1,011.31 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 1,011.31 and 187.26 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 1,011.31 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/1,011.31 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 1,011.31 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 189,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,377.91/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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