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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.11, 1,005.15 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.11, 1,005.15 and 183.20 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.11 : 1,005.15 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.11/1,005.15 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.11x = 1,005.15 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.11x = 184,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,138.45/670.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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