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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.18 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.18 and 183.14 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.18 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.18 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.18 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 113,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,762.91/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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