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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.05, 1,006.67 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.05, 1,006.67 and 208.86 is: 313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.05 : 1,006.67 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.05/1,006.67 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.05x = 1,006.67 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.05x = 210,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,252.05/671.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.32

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