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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 621.66 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 621.66 and 183.66 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 621.66 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/621.66 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 621.66 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 114,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,174.53/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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