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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 622.91 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 622.91 and 181.08 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 622.91 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/622.91 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 622.91 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 112,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,795.64/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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