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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 603.32 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 603.32 and 185.84 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 603.32 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/603.32 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 603.32 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 112,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,120.99/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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