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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 1,011.32 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 1,011.32 and 187.27 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 1,011.32 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/1,011.32 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 1,011.32 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 189,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,383.90/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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