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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.84, 1,006.19 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.84, 1,006.19 and 183.96 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.84 : 1,006.19 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.84/1,006.19 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.84x = 1,006.19 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.84x = 185,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,098.48/670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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