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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 602.58 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 602.58 and 185.25 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 602.58 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/602.58 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 602.58 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 111,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,627.95/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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