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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 1,011.20 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 1,011.20 and 187.16 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 1,011.20 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/1,011.20 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 1,011.20 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 189,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,257.78/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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