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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.39, 1,011.40 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.39, 1,011.40 and 187.46 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.39 : 1,011.40 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.39/1,011.40 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.39x = 1,011.40 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.39x = 189,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,599.10/674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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