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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.56 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.56 and 184.08 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.56 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.56 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.56 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 121,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,595.88/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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