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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 1,011.77 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 1,011.77 and 187.53 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 1,011.77 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/1,011.77 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 1,011.77 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 189,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,737.23/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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