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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.31 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.31 and 184.38 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.31 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.31 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.31 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 121,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,929.49/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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