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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 599.50 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 599.50 and 183.12 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 599.50 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/599.50 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 599.50 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 109,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,780.44/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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