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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 600.86 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 600.86 and 184.18 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 600.86 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/600.86 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 600.86 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 110,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,666.39/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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