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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 1,006.90 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 1,006.90 and 184.32 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 1,006.90 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/1,006.90 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 1,006.90 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 185,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,591.81/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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