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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 604.82 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 604.82 and 184.22 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 604.82 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/604.82 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 604.82 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 111,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,419.02/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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