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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 601.14 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 601.14 and 184.34 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 601.14 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/601.14 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 601.14 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 110,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,814.15/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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