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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,006.78 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,006.78 and 184.23 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,006.78 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,006.78 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,006.78 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 185,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,478.16/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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