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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.57, 1,007.32 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.57, 1,007.32 and 184.60 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.57 : 1,007.32 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.57/1,007.32 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.57x = 1,007.32 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.57x = 185,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,954.02/671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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