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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 602.44 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 602.44 and 185.02 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 602.44 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/602.44 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 602.44 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 111,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,464.49/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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