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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 601.17 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 601.17 and 184.21 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 601.17 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/601.17 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 601.17 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 110,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,741.53/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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