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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,011.54 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,011.54 and 187.38 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,011.54 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,011.54 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,011.54 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 189,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,542.37/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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