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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 601.18 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 601.18 and 184.31 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 601.18 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/601.18 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 601.18 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 110,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,804.53/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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