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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.53, 1,011.85 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.53, 1,011.85 and 187.58 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.53 : 1,011.85 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.53/1,011.85 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.53x = 1,011.85 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.53x = 189,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,802.82/674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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