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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.25 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.25 and 184.41 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.25 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.25 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.25 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 110,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,872.58/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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