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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.93, 1,006.40 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.93, 1,006.40 and 183.99 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.93 : 1,006.40 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.93/1,006.40 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.93x = 1,006.40 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.93x = 185,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,168.00/670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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