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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 1,007.40 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 1,007.40 and 184.64 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 1,007.40 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/1,007.40 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 1,007.40 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 186,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,009.55/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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