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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 660.48 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 660.48 and 183.92 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 660.48 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/660.48 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 660.48 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 121,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,475.48/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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