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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.41, 620.12 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.41, 620.12 and 185.25 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.41 : 620.12 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.41/620.12 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.41x = 620.12 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.41x = 114,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,876.30/413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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