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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.13, 601.61 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.13, 601.61 and 184.66 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.13 : 601.61 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.13/601.61 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.13x = 601.61 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.13x = 111,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,090.29/401.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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