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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 621.26 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 621.26 and 183.03 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 621.26 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/621.26 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 621.26 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 113,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,708.76/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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