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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.95, 1,012.43 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.95, 1,012.43 and 187.96 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.95 : 1,012.43 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.95/1,012.43 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.95x = 1,012.43 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.95x = 190,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,296.34/674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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