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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 605.63 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 605.63 and 184.66 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 605.63 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/605.63 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 605.63 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 111,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,834.58/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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