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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.53 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.53 and 184.51 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.53 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.53 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.53 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 115,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,051.25/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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