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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 621.74 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 621.74 and 183.46 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 621.74 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/621.74 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 621.74 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 114,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,064.42/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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