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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.23 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.23 and 183.74 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.23 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.23 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.23 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 114,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,328.54/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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