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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 621.12 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 621.12 and 182.99 is: 274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 621.12 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/621.12 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 621.12 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 113,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,655.64/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.42

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