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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,006.97 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,006.97 and 184.34 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,006.97 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,006.97 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,006.97 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 185,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,624.85/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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