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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.68, 602.28 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.68, 602.28 and 185.14 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.68 : 602.28 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.68/602.28 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.68x = 602.28 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.68x = 111,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,506.12/401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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