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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 1,006.86 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 1,006.86 and 184.25 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 1,006.86 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/1,006.86 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 1,006.86 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 185,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,513.96/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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