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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 1,007.80 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 1,007.80 and 184.86 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 1,007.80 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/1,007.80 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 1,007.80 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 186,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,301.91/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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