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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,011.80 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,011.80 and 187.55 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,011.80 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,011.80 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,011.80 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 189,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,766.83/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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