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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 1,006.70 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 1,006.70 and 184.15 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 1,006.70 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/1,006.70 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 1,006.70 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 185,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,382.87/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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