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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 606.24 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 606.24 and 181.87 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 606.24 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/606.24 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 606.24 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 110,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258.84/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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