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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 599.40 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 599.40 and 183.20 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 599.40 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/599.40 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 599.40 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 109,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,807.08/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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