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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 660.78 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 660.78 and 184.12 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 660.78 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/660.78 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 660.78 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 121,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,662.81/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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