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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 600.92 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 600.92 and 184.26 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 600.92 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/600.92 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 600.92 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 110,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,725.52/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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