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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 1,006.81 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 1,006.81 and 184.23 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 1,006.81 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/1,006.81 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 1,006.81 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 185,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,484.15/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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