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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.02 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.02 and 184.23 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.02 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.02 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.02 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 110,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,725.91/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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