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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.13 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.13 and 184.25 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.13 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.13 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.13 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 121,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,813.20/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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