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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,012.20 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,012.20 and 187.80 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,012.20 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,012.20 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,012.20 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 190,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,091.16/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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