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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 661.76 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 661.76 and 184.48 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 661.76 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/661.76 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 661.76 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 122,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,081.48/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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