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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.81, 623.68 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.81, 623.68 and 184.49 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.81 : 623.68 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.81/623.68 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.81x = 623.68 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.81x = 115,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,059.14/415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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