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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401, 601.08 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401, 601.08 and 184.72 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 601.08 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/601.08 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 601.08 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 111,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,031.50/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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