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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 1,011.44 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 1,011.44 and 187.34 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 1,011.44 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/1,011.44 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 1,011.44 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 189,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,483.17/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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