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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.91, 1,012.36 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.91, 1,012.36 and 187.97 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.91 : 1,012.36 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.91/1,012.36 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.91x = 1,012.36 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.91x = 190,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,288.25/674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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