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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.38 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.38 and 183.09 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.38 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.38 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.38 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 113,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,770.22/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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