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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 600.03 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 600.03 and 183.60 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 600.03 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/600.03 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 600.03 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 110,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,165.51/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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