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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 1,006.86 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 1,006.86 and 184.31 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 1,006.86 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/1,006.86 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 1,006.86 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 185,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,574.37/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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