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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.51 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.51 and 183.88 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.51 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.51 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.51 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 110,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,421.78/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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