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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 601.42 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 601.42 and 184.54 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 601.42 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/601.42 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 601.42 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 110,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,985.12/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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