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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.12 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.12 and 183.60 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.12 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.12 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.12 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 121,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,198.03/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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