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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 622.51 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 622.51 and 183.97 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 622.51 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/622.51 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 622.51 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 114,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,524.17/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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