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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.37, 605.10 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.37, 605.10 and 183.99 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.37 : 605.10 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.37/605.10 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.37x = 605.10 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.37x = 111,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,332.35/403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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