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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 599.81 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 599.81 and 183.47 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 599.81 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/599.81 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 599.81 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 110,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,043.22/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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