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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.15, 1,006.69 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.15, 1,006.69 and 184.19 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.15 : 1,006.69 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.15/1,006.69 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.15x = 1,006.69 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.15x = 185,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,422.23/671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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