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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,006.53 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,006.53 and 184.06 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,006.53 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,006.53 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,006.53 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 185,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,261.91/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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