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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.03 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.03 and 181.26 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.03 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.03 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.03 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 108,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,942.70/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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