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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,011.87 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,011.87 and 187.81 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,011.87 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,011.87 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,011.87 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 190,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,039.30/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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