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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 600.08 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 600.08 and 183.47 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 600.08 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/600.08 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 600.08 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 110,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,092.76/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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