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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 623.93 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 623.93 and 184.91 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 623.93 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/623.93 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 623.93 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 115,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,369.34/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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