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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.89, 1,007.94 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.89, 1,007.94 and 184.96 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.89 : 1,007.94 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.89/1,007.94 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.89x = 1,007.94 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.89x = 186,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,428.58/671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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