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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 605.78 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 605.78 and 184.72 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 605.78 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/605.78 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 605.78 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 111,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,899.68/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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