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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.14 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.14 and 184.44 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.14 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.14 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.14 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 121,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,940.66/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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