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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.99, 1,012.33 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.99, 1,012.33 and 187.93 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.99 : 1,012.33 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.99/1,012.33 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.99x = 1,012.33 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.99x = 190,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,247.18/674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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