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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.51 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.51 and 184.62 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.51 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.51 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.51 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 111,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,050.78/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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