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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 1,006.18 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 1,006.18 and 183.80 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 1,006.18 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/1,006.18 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 1,006.18 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 184,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,935.88/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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