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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 600.89 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 600.89 and 184.11 is: 276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 600.89 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/600.89 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 600.89 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 110,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,629.86/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.19

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