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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 623.24 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 623.24 and 184.20 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 623.24 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/623.24 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 623.24 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 114,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,799.89/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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