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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 661.07 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 661.07 and 184.23 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 661.07 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/661.07 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 661.07 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 121,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,789.39/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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