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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.62 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.62 and 184.11 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.62 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.62 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.62 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 185,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,328.81/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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