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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 602.22 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 602.22 and 185 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 602.22 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/602.22 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 602.22 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 111,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,410.70/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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