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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 600.78 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 600.78 and 184.14 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 600.78 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/600.78 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 600.78 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 110,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,627.63/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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