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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 621.14 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 621.14 and 182.82 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 621.14 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/621.14 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 621.14 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 113,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,556.81/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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