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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.95, 1,012.30 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.95, 1,012.30 and 187.87 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.95 : 1,012.30 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.95/1,012.30 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.95x = 1,012.30 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.95x = 190,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,180.80/674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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