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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.54, 600.90 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.54, 600.90 and 184 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.54 : 600.90 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.54/600.90 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.54x = 600.90 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.54x = 110,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,565.60/400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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