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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.41 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.41 and 184.62 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.41 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.41 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.41 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 111,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,032.31/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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