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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.89, 1,006.38 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.89, 1,006.38 and 183.93 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.89 : 1,006.38 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.89/1,006.38 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.89x = 1,006.38 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.89x = 185,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,103.47/670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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