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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 600.70 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 600.70 and 184.07 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 600.70 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/600.70 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 600.70 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 110,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,570.85/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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