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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 1,006.60 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 1,006.60 and 184.07 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 1,006.60 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/1,006.60 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 1,006.60 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 185,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,286.46/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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