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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.86 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.86 and 181.02 is: 271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.86 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.86 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.86 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 112,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,750.12/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.52

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