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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 623.37 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 623.37 and 184.25 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 623.37 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/623.37 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 623.37 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 114,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,852.81/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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