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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.67, 602.28 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.67, 602.28 and 185.09 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.67 : 602.28 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.67/602.28 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.67x = 602.28 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.67x = 111,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,472.99/401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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