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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 622.26 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 622.26 and 183.80 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 622.26 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/622.26 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 622.26 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 114,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,372.94/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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