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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,011.71 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,011.71 and 187.49 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,011.71 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,011.71 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,011.71 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 189,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,688.51/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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