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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,006.39 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,006.39 and 184.09 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,006.39 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,006.39 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,006.39 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 185,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,266.34/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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