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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.90, 1,006.16 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.90, 1,006.16 and 183.83 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.90 : 1,006.16 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.90/1,006.16 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.90x = 1,006.16 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.90x = 184,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,962.39/670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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