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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 621.82 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 621.82 and 183.45 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 621.82 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/621.82 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 621.82 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 114,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,072.42/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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