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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,006.44 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,006.44 and 184.03 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,006.44 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,006.44 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,006.44 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 185,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,211.95/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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