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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.95, 1,006.42 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.95, 1,006.42 and 184.00 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.95 : 1,006.42 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.95/1,006.42 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.95x = 1,006.42 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.95x = 185,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,182.77/670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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