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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,011.41 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,011.41 and 187.33 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,011.41 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,011.41 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,011.41 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 189,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,467.44/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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