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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 1,012.20 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 1,012.20 and 187.85 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 1,012.20 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/1,012.20 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 1,012.20 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 190,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,143.60/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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