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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.81, 1,006.26 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.81, 1,006.26 and 183.91 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.81 : 1,006.26 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.81/1,006.26 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.81x = 1,006.26 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.81x = 185,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,061.28/670.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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