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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 661.04 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 661.04 and 184.13 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 661.04 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/661.04 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 661.04 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 121,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,713.07/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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