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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.15 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.15 and 184.29 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.15 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.15 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.15 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 110,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785.93/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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