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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 601.29 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 601.29 and 184.29 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 601.29 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/601.29 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 601.29 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 110,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,812.86/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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