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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.25 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.25 and 184.26 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.25 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.25 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.25 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 114,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,840.05/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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