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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 1,007.81 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 1,007.81 and 184.88 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 1,007.81 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/1,007.81 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 1,007.81 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 186,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,322.99/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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