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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.28 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.28 and 185.92 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.28 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.28 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.28 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 115,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,508.38/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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