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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 1,011.96 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 1,011.96 and 187.66 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 1,011.96 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/1,011.96 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 1,011.96 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 189,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,904.41/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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