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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 604.25 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 604.25 and 114.25 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 604.25 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/604.25 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 604.25 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 69,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,035.56/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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