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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.14 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.14 and 182.72 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.14 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.14 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.14 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 113,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,494.70/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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