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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.83, 601.23 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.83, 601.23 and 184.40 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.83 : 601.23 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.83/601.23 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.83x = 601.23 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.83x = 110,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,866.81/400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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