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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.90 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.90 and 114.06 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.90 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.90 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.90 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 68,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,880.83/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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