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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.35, 1,067.01 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.35, 1,067.01 and 184.25 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.35 : 1,067.01 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.35/1,067.01 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.35x = 1,067.01 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.35x = 196,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,595.67/711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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