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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 600.04 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 600.04 and 183.54 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 600.04 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/600.04 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 600.04 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 110,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,131.34/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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