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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 600.94 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 600.94 and 181.65 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 600.94 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/600.94 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 600.94 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 109,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,162.05/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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