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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 623.03 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 623.03 and 184.28 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 623.03 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/623.03 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 623.03 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 114,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,807.93/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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