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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.11 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.11 and 114.21 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.11 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.11 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.11 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 68,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.40/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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