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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 184.95 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 602.10 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/602.10 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 602.10 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 111,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,358.40/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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