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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 602.91 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 602.91 and 185.62 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 602.91 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/602.91 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 602.91 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 111,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,912.15/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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