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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 602 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 602 and 184.67 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 602 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/602 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 602 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 111,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,171.34/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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