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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,012.11 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,012.11 and 187.78 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,012.11 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,012.11 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,012.11 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 190,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.55/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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