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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.38, 1,011.56 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.38, 1,011.56 and 187.42 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.38 : 1,011.56 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.38/1,011.56 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.38x = 1,011.56 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.38x = 189,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,586.58/674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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