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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.61 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.61 and 184.67 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.61 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.61 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.61 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 111,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,095.39/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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