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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,011.23 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,011.23 and 187.21 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,011.23 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,011.23 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,011.23 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 189,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,306.38/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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