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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.40 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.40 and 183.82 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.40 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.40 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.40 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 110,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,365.53/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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