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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.89, 1,007.88 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.89, 1,007.88 and 184.93 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.89 : 1,007.88 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.89/1,007.88 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.89x = 1,007.88 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.89x = 186,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,387.25/671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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