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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 600.70 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 600.70 and 183.90 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 600.70 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/600.70 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 600.70 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 110,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,465.27/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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