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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 660.12 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 660.12 and 183.36 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 660.12 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/660.12 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 660.12 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 121,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,039.60/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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