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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 602.28 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 602.28 and 185.04 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 602.28 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/602.28 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 602.28 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 111,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,445.89/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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