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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 600.20 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 600.20 and 183.71 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 600.20 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/600.20 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 600.20 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 110,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258.82/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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