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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 602.88 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 602.88 and 185.45 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 602.88 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/602.88 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 602.88 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 111,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,800.39/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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