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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 1,007.01 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 1,007.01 and 184.49 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 1,007.01 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/1,007.01 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 1,007.01 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 185,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,778.24/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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