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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 660.84 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 660.84 and 184 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 660.84 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/660.84 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 660.84 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 121,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,594.56/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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