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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.91 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.91 and 184.82 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.91 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.91 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.91 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 111,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,241.07/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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