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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.12 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.12 and 183.52 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.12 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.12 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.12 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 121,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,145.22/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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