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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 599.70 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 599.70 and 183.40 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 599.70 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/599.70 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 599.70 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 109,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984.98/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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